I don't know about you, but this week was the most stressful week of my semester so far. With midterms coming up, deadlines for projects and the ever looming question of "what am I doing this summer," I was feeling particularly whiny this week.
In the midst of all of this whining (most of which was to my boyfriend, the real MVP), I had a mandatory event at the house which, of course, cut into my precious time because I had so much to do.
I showed up to the house with a begrudging heart but left with a new perspective. My sorority, Tri-Delta, supports the philanthropy of St. Jude. On Wednesday night, we gathered in the formal to listen to our St. Jude rep talk about all of the goals we've accomplished and where our money really goes to. It's eye-opening and heartwarming to hear the stories of the patients and how our fundraising truly makes an impact.
With a new perspective, I wrote this list. Sometimes it's hard, but you can always find something to smile about.
1. Restaurants that deliver until 2 a.m.
Shout out to Insomnia.
2. Face-masks from LUSH
I'll take a Catastrophe Cosmetic please.
3. Mint chocolate chip ice cream
The green kind, no white ice cream here.
4. That I can call my mom at any time of the day
"If something says it's a week expired, will I die if I eat it?"
5. Happy hour at Sonic
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. is my favorite time of the day.
6. Fresh clothes out of the dryer
7. McPick 2
Now I don't have to pick between a McDouble and a McChicken!
8. That Snape was always a good guy
Always.
9. That Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are married and have a baby
Jackie and Kelso lived happily ever after.
10. John Mayer circa early 2000s
Your body is a wonderland.
11. 40 percent off one item at Hobby Lobby
Bringing joy to sorority girls everywhere.
12. GPS
The direction-challenged around the world thank you.
13. Childhood friends
Thank you for loving me when I was weirder than I am now.
14. College friends
Thanks for a lot of bad decisions and loving me anyways.
15. My Big
Thank you for all of the crafts and advice and for being my mom when she's too far.
16. Lazy Sundays
No explanation needed.
17. Netflix
The best $9 I spend every month.
18. Tri-Delta
I am so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing people every day.
19. Ellen DeGeneres
Your videos either make me cry because they are so funny or because they are so inspirational.
20. My family
Thank you for supporting and loving me every day.
And always remember: it's not a bad life; it's just a bad day.
And if that doesn't help, here's a picture of Kim's crying face
